Sow in April

Cupflower 'White Robe' – Seeds (Nierembergia hippomanica)

Cupflower 'White Robe' is a charming, compact perennial (often grown as an annual) that produces a carpet of pure white, cup-shaped blooms with golden centers. Its trailing habit makes it a superb choice for containers, baskets, and sunny borders. With its long flowering season and easy-care nature, this variety adds brightness and elegance to any summer display.

Highlights

• Abundant white cup-shaped flowers with yellow eyes

• Blooms continuously from summer to frost

• Compact, trailing growth – perfect for baskets and pots

• Tolerant of dry conditions once established

• Easy to grow and maintain

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Nierembergia hippomanica

• Variety: 'White Robe'

• Seed Count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 15–25 cm tall, 30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: Summer through autumn

Perfect For

• Hanging baskets and containers

• Garden edging or ground cover

• Adding crisp white contrast in mixed displays

• Rockeries and sunny beds

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors Feb–April at 18–21°C

• Surface sow on moist compost, press lightly, do not cover

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Transplant seedlings when large enough, spacing 20–25 cm apart

• Harden off before planting outdoors after last frost

Morning Glory 'Royal Ensign Blue' – 110 Seeds (Convolvulus tricolor minor)

Add a splash of brilliant color with Morning Glory 'Royal Ensign Blue'. This compact variety produces masses of rich, royal-blue, trumpet-shaped blooms with golden-yellow throats, creating a dazzling contrast. Bushy and free-flowering, it’s perfect for beds, borders, rockeries, and containers.

Why Grow 'Royal Ensign Blue'

• Striking deep blue blooms with yellow centers

• Compact, bushy habit – great for small spaces

• Long-lasting summer display

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Convolvulus tricolor minor)

• Height: 25–30 cm (dwarf bush form)

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Beds, borders, containers, rock gardens

Ideal For

• Compact gardens and patio pots

• Rockeries and edging beds

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Adding bold summer color

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in trays/pots

• Sow outdoors: May–June directly into soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Plant spacing: 20 cm apart in sunny, well-drained soil

• Water regularly, but avoid waterlogging

Morning Glory ‘Ensign’ Mixed – Seeds (Convolvulus tricolor)

The Morning Glory ‘Ensign’ Mixed is a compact, dwarf variety of Convolvulus tricolor that produces a cheerful mix of blue, white, and pink trumpet-shaped blooms with bright yellow centers. Unlike climbing morning glories, this variety forms neat, bushy plants that are ideal for bedding, borders, and containers. Its vivid flowers open in the morning sun and provide an eye-catching display all summer long.

What Makes It Special

• Compact, non-climbing morning glory variety

• Striking tricolor blooms in blue, white, and pink with golden centers

• Long-flowering, hardy, and easy to grow

• Perfect for containers, borders, and mass planting

Key Features

• Botanical name: Convolvulus tricolor

• Variety: Morning Glory ‘Ensign’ Mixed

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 20–30 cm tall, spreading 25 cm

• Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Summer to early autumn

Ideal For

• Bedding displays and borders

• Patio containers and window boxes

• Rock gardens and sunny spots

• Seasonal pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors, or April–June outdoors after frost

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in trays or directly into prepared soil

   • Keep soil lightly moist until germination (7–14 days)

   • Prefers warm, sunny conditions

3. After germination:

   • Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

   • Pinch tips for bushier growth if desired

African Daisy White – Seeds (Osteospermum ecklonis)

The African Daisy White is a striking, sun-loving annual producing elegant pure white daisy-like blooms with contrasting dark centers. A drought-tolerant plant, it thrives in poor soils and hot, sunny conditions, bringing long-lasting displays to borders, rock gardens, and containers.

Highlights

• Crisp white blooms with dark centers

• Thrives in hot, dry, sunny locations

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Easy to grow and low maintenance

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Osteospermum ecklonis

• Variety: African Daisy White

• Seed Count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 25–40 cm tall, 25–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: June–September

Perfect For

• Adding crisp, clean white accents to beds and borders

• Containers, pots, and patio displays

• Drought-tolerant, low-maintenance gardens

• Sunny rockeries and dry borders

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors Feb–April at 18–20°C

• Press seeds gently into compost, cover lightly

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Transplant outdoors after frost, spacing 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers poor, sandy, well-drained soil

Nemesia 'Prince' Orange – Seeds

(Nemesia strumosa)

Nemesia 'Prince' Orange produces masses of fiery orange blooms that add a splash of brilliance to beds, borders, containers, and window boxes. Compact and free-flowering, it is perfect for summer displays, offering a long blooming season and a cheerful burst of color.

Why Grow Nemesia 'Prince' Orange?

• Bright, vibrant orange blooms with strong garden presence

• Compact habit – great for containers and bedding

• Long-flowering from early summer through autumn

• Easy to grow and care for

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 20–25 cm

• Spread: 20–25 cm

• Blooms: June–October

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil

Ideal For

• Bedding schemes

• Patio pots & containers

• Edging paths & borders

• Bright summer garden displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Lightly cover seeds, keep moist, and maintain warmth (15–20°C)

• Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle

• Harden off and plant outdoors after frost risk has passed

• Space plants 15–20 cm apart

• Deadhead to prolong flowering

Large-Flowered Dwarf Morning Call Mixed – 50 Seeds (Ipomoea nil)

The Large-Flowered Dwarf Morning Call Mixed (Ipomoea nil) is a charming annual producing vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers in a mix of colors. Compact and low-growing, it’s ideal for pots, containers, or small garden beds, bringing a burst of color to sunny spots throughout summer. Fast-growing and easy to maintain, it’s perfect for brightening any garden space.

Why Grow "Morning Call Mixed"

• Large, trumpet-shaped flowers in mixed vibrant colors

• Compact, dwarf habit perfect for small spaces

• Long flowering season during summer

• Easy to grow and maintain

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Ipomoea nil)

• Height: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Containers, pots, small garden beds, borders

Ideal For

• Container planting and window boxes

• Small garden beds and borders

• Adding vibrant summer color

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Water moderately and remove spent flowers to prolong blooming

Aster Tall 'Rainbow' Single Mix – 450 Seeds (Callistephus chinensis)

Create a dazzling summer display with Aster Tall 'Rainbow' Single Mix. This vibrant blend produces elegant, daisy-like blooms in a full spectrum of colors. Tall and graceful, these asters make a striking addition to borders and provide long stems ideal for cutting.

Why Grow 'Rainbow' Single Mix

• Wide range of bright, cheerful colors

• Tall, upright habit for garden impact

• Perfect for cut flowers and bouquets

• Long flowering season

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Callistephus chinensis)

• Height: 60–80 cm (tall)

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cutting gardens, bouquets

Ideal For

• Cottage and cutting gardens

• Summer flower beds and displays

• Bright floral arrangements

• Adding height to mixed borders

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in trays/pots

• Transplant outdoors: After last frost

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart

• Deadhead to prolong blooming

🌼 Madia elegans Elegant Tarweed – Graceful Annual Wildflower with Yellow Daisy Blooms

Madia elegans, commonly known as Elegant Tarweed, is a charming annual wildflower native to western North America, valued for its bright yellow, daisy-like flowers often marked with subtle reddish-brown centres. The blooms open in sunshine and close in the evening, giving dynamic movement to borders and wildflower plantings. Plants have an upright, lightly branching habit and flower freely through summer, making them ideal for wildflower meadows, naturalistic borders, pollinator gardens and cut flowers.

Key Features

● Bright yellow daisy-like flowers with delicate markings

● Upright, airy growth habit with natural charm

● Long flowering season throughout summer

● Excellent pollinator plant for bees and beneficial insects

● Ideal for wildflower meadows and naturalistic gardens

How to Sow & Grow Madia elegans (UK)

(Recommended: direct sowing)

Direct outdoors: IV–V (April–May)

Flowering: VI–IX (June–September)

Life cycle: Annual

Germination temperature: 12–18 °C (54–64 °F)

Average germ time: 7–14 days

Depth: Surface sow – do not cover; press gently into soil (light required)

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Low to moderate

Environment: Full sun

Soil type: Light, well-drained soil; tolerates poor soils

Plant spacing: 25–30 cm (10–12 in)

Height: 70 cm (28 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Prefers sunny, open sites with good air circulation.

● Avoid rich soils, which can cause excessive leaf growth.

● Drought-tolerant once established.

● Excellent for wildlife-friendly and low-maintenance gardens.

● Self-seeds lightly under suitable conditions.

Special Features

● Native-style wildflower with elegant, open appearance

● Flowers open in sunshine and close at dusk

● Very attractive to pollinators

Carnation Chadbaud ‘Benigna’ – 100 Seeds (Dianthus caryophyllus)

Carnation Chadbaud ‘Benigna’ (Dianthus caryophyllus) is a beautiful, compact annual with soft pink, fragrant blooms. Perfect for borders, rockeries, and containers, it adds elegance and color to your garden from late spring to autumn. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it also attracts pollinators.

Why Grow "Benigna"

• Fragrant soft pink blooms

• Compact, bushy growth habit

• Long flowering period from late spring to autumn

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Dianthus caryophyllus)

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: May–October

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, rockeries, containers, patios, cottage gardens

Ideal For

• Small garden beds and borders

• Rockeries and container planting

• Patio displays and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to encourage prolonged flowering